Birmingham!

I preferred Esseles over Black Talon because the story line of it was more engaging for me. The moral choices you make in the Esseles is more story altering than on Black Talon. The cut scenes were much more fun to watch when, like me, you can enjoy the small details such as people helping each other up and staggering around after the blast. As for the Trooper story itself, it is infinitely more likable than the Bounty Hunters (post-Hutta) I never knew it could be so morally tiring making all Light-side decisions but that's what makes it fun. Conversely, making all dark side decisions weighs heavily on the player also. Questing itself feels daunting pre-30 but I feel like i'm really making progress and getting closer to my ultimate mission. Most quests are well placed and well timed within the story line so each mission you are on feels relevant to the over-arching theme.